Protest leader dies in detention

Toronto Star

Published:
October 11, 2007

Author:

Olivia Ward

As the United Nations Security Council wrangled yesterday behind closed doors over how to deal with Burma's brutal military junta, a protest leader died under interrogation during ongoing reprisals against government opponents.

According to a Thai-based dissident group, 42-year-old Win Shwe died in custody yesterday in the central district of Sagaing. He was arrested two weeks ago with six colleagues.

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